Seven Ways Myanmar’s Military is Cracking Down on Free Expression in the Wake of the Coup
As the United Nations warns that Myanmar could descend into “full blown conflict,” the risks to writers, demonstrators, journalists, human rights activists, and artists couldn’t be more dire. More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Kayleb Rae Candrilli
“I am a small part of the tradition being remade and reclaimed by historically marginalized folks. Our bodies are breaking rules by existing, so why wouldn’t our art?” More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Raymond Antrobus
“If I’m finding language for my fullest and most honest self, then most of that is showing up in the work.” More
The PEN Pod: Online Abuse and the Threat it Poses to Free Speech with Viktorya Vilk
“If we’re serious about fighting online abuse, everybody’s going to have to get involved. We need to train people to defend themselves. We also need allies to step in… More
The PEN Pod: On Conflicts of Interest between Free Expression and Powerful Institutions with Suzanne Nossel
“The most heartening piece of it is that the people of Myanmar, who for so many years lived under such brutal repression. . . They’re incredibly brave to take… More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Hanif Abdurraqib
“I’ve needed stories as a way to keep loved ones alive, as a way to contextualize histories, as a way to push back against things I was told to… More
Facebook, Twitter, and the World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park
Writer and PEN America Trustee Jennifer Finney Boylan draws a connection between Facebook, Twitter, and the world’s most dangerous amusement park. More
Works of Justice Podcast: Erika Cohn
Prison and Justice Writing Volunteer Coordinator Mery Concepción speaks with director Erika Cohn about her new film, ”Belly of the Beast.” More
Facebook’s Inch Deep, Mile-Wide Human Rights Policy
Is Facebook’s new human rights policy enough? The platform is committing to dialogue, but seems more interested in self-congratulation than reform. More
The PEN Pod: Empowering Youth to Use Their Voices with Jessica Bohrer
“We’re trying to really give the message that everyone has a voice, and there are so many ways to use that voice, and we want them to feel empowered.” More
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The books on the list of the most frequently challenged titles of 2020 explore timely subjects of racism and police violence. https://nyti.ms/2OZCBSY
ICYMI: In celebration of #NationalPoetryMonth and the launch of PEN America's Miami/South Florida chapter, we held a virtual reading and conversation featuring four poets with roots in South Florida. You can rewatch the event here: https://bit.ly/3alk76L.
On the day of the #MyanmarCoup, three writers were immediately arrested. At least 10 poets and 14 artists have been arrested since, and more than 100 arrest warrants have been issued targeting writers, journalists, intellectuals & more. https://bit.ly/3wUcXjw
